Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 427 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Two clauses, equal partners): Check for two main clauses: “The test was hard” and “Zoya got full marks” could each be a sentence on its own. Choose the joining word by meaning: and adds a similar fact, but / yet show a contrast or surprise, or gives a warning or a choice, so shows a result. Put a comma before it. Or join two closely linked main clauses with a semicolon: The bell rang; the children ran out. A comma alone cannot join them.

1. 1.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
2. 2.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Our cat is lazy, it sleeps all day. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) Our cat is lazy it sleeps all day.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
4. 4.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (b) The lights went out, we lit a candle. (c) The lights went out we lit a candle.
5. 5.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
11. 11.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) It was late, the shops were closed. (b) It was late the shops were closed. (c) It was late; the shops were closed.
12. 12.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must hold the rail. You may slip.” (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, and you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, so you may slip.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.
14. 14.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The match ended, everyone went home. (b) The match ended everyone went home. (c) The match ended; everyone went home.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
17. 17.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Dad was busy, Mum cooked dinner. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) Dad was busy Mum cooked dinner.
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The room was dark. I switched on the lamp.” (a) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
19. 19.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “We must leave now. We will miss the train.” (a) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The box was small. It was very heavy.” (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, or it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, so it was very heavy.
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
27. 27.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) Riya loves maths her brother loves art. (c) Riya loves maths, her brother loves art.
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Ananya passed the test. Her friends passed it too.” (a) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
30. 30.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
32. 32.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The bell rang the children ran out. (b) The bell rang, the children ran out. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
36. 36.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must wear a helmet. You may get hurt.” (a) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
39. 39.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The sky turned dark, thunder rumbled. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) The sky turned dark thunder rumbled.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.

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